Gomphu Kora, a Meditative Cave of Guru Rinpoche for Circumambulation
Gomphu Kora is a meditative cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated and subdued a demon located in Trashiyangtse at an altitude of 820 meters above sea level.
Zhabjethang Lhakhang, where Guru Rinpoche Meditated and left His Footprint
Zhabjethang Lhakhang is a holy site where Guru Rinpoche and his consort Tashi Khyidren meditated and left their footprints in the sacred plain.
2 Holiest Sites of Guru Rinpoche Blessed During His First Visit to Bhutan
The 2 holiest sites of guru Rinpoche blessed during his first visit to Bhutan on the invitation of king Sindhu Raja are Bumthang Kurjey and Trongsa Nabji.
Kunzangdra Monastery, where Pema Lingpa saw Kuntu Zangpo, one of the Primordial Buddhas on a Cliff
Kunzangdra Monastery is one of the four cliffs (Dra Zhi) of Guru Rinpoche located opposite to the Tang Valley of Bumthang at an elevation of 3350 meters.
Thowadra Monastery, where Guru Rinpoche left a Wooden Garuda on a High Cliff
Thowadra Monastery is a sacred cave of Guru Rinpoche at an altitude of 3,400 meters towards the north end of the Tang valley in Bumthang.
Nabji Lhakhang, a Place where Guru Rinpoche erected a Stone Pillar of Oath
Nabji Lhakhang is a one-storied traditional temple built in Nabji village, Korphu gewog under Trongsa Dzongkhag at an elevation of 2156 masl.
Kurjey Lhakhang, where Guru Rinpoche left his Body Impression in a Cave
Kurjey Lhakhang is the first sacred site of Guru Rinpoche in Bhutan where he left his body impression on the cave while meditating to subdue Shelging Karpo.
Hungrel Dzong, a Fortress on the Holy Site of Guru Rinpoche
Hungrel Dzong is the sacred site of Guru Rinpoche in Paro where a five-story structure Namgyal Khangzang was built by Pha Drung Drung Gyelchog.
Kabji-Hoka Tsho, a Lake with an Opening to Stop Overflowing
Kabji-Hoka Tsho is one of the largest lakes in Bhutan that never overflows as it's drained through an opening believed to be created by the lake's deity.
Guru Rinpoche in Bhutan: His Visits to Bhutan and Sacred Sites
Do you know the history of Guru Rinpoche in Bhutan? When and why did Guru Rinpoche come to Bhutan? Guru Rinpoche is the one who introduced Buddhism in Bhutan.